Senior Forensic Toxicology Scientist (Courtroom Testimony)

North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice, State Crime Lab Investigation division, seeks a Forensic Scientist II in Wake County to perform toxicology casework, prepare reports, and testify in court. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry/toxicology, two years of bench-level experience, and ABFT certification within 18 months.

Salary range is $57,983–$64,199 per year; this is a full-time position with potential overtime and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, toxicology, pharmaceutical science with chemistry concentration, or closely related field and two years bench-level analysis in drug chemistry/toxicology.
• Must obtain certification per international standards within 18 months of eligibility.
• Experience/testimonies as an expert in forensic toxicology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs casework on toxicology evidence from DWI and non-DWI investigations.
• Prepares written reports of analysis results.
• Provides expert testimony in court.

Skills

Forensic Toxicology

Expert testimony

Court testimony

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or toxicology

Two years bench-level drug/toxicology analysis experience

Tools

Forensic Advantage Information Management System

Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Justice, State Crime Lab Investigation division, seeks a Forensic Scientist II in Wake County to perform toxicology casework, prepare reports, and testify in court. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry/toxicology, two years of bench-level experience, and ABFT certification within 18 months.

Salary range is $57,983–$64,199 per year; this is a full-time position with potential overtime and a comprehensive benefits package.